Ponce

Most of Ponce's sights are tightly packed around the main square of Plaza las Delicias.

Parque de Bombas
east side. The former fire station, painted with highly distinctive red and black stripes, and the symbol of the city. The building now houses the tourist office and a free exhibition of the history of fire fighters in Ponce, and is the departure point for the sightseeing train around the city.
Casa Alcaldía
City Hall, south side.
Catedral de la Guadalupe
west side. Directly behind Parque de Bombas,
La Guancha Paseo Tablado
A boardwalk south of downtown, near the harbor.
Castillo Serralles
Casa de la Masacre de Ponce
The Museum of Puerto Rican Music
70 Christina St., 787-844-9722. Open W-Su 9AM - noon, 1-5:30PM. Free

'Museo de Arte de Ponce 787 840-1510. Is quite impressive. A modern building, that is arguably one of the top and finest museums in Latin America. Covers European art -- most notably "Flaming June" -- as well as some Puerto Rican art. The museum hosts many visiting exhibits, as well. Daily 10AM - 6PM Close on Tuesdays. Adults $6, children $3, students $3.

La Cruceta del Vigia
Open Th-Su
Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes
Indigenous Park about the Tainos the pre-Columbian Island natives Open Daily, close on Mondays. Adults $3